UK NHS Publishes Salary of Resident Doctors, Specialists, Consultants and General Practitioners
- The UK's National Health Service (NHS) has released its updated salary structure for doctors, effective April 1, 2026
- Information made available on the health service's website shows the annual salary of its personnel by position
- Consultants can further their earnings through management roles, teaching and mentorships, and private practice
The United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS) has published its updated salary structure for doctors and medical practitioners, with annual basic pay for consultants now reaching as much as £150,569 (about GH¢2.38 million).
According to the NHS, the revised salaries took effect on April 1, 2026, and vary depending on a doctor's level of training, speciality, and years of service.
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Doctors undergoing foundation training, which follows the completion of a medical degree, earn an annual basic salary ranging from £40,190 (about GH¢634,000) to £45,994 (about GH¢725,000).
Foundation training comprises two years of supervised clinical rotations before doctors progress to specialist training.
Doctors in specialist training receive between £54,499 (about GH¢859,000) and £76,582 (about GH¢1.21 million) annually.
Specialist doctors earn £63,696 (about GH¢1.00 million) to £102,689 (about GH¢1.62 million), while specialist grade doctors receive £104,401 (about GH¢1.65 million) to £115,341 (about GH¢1.82 million) per year.
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Consultants earn between £113,565 (approximately GH¢1.79 million) and £150,569 (approximately GH¢2.38 million) annually, with opportunities to increase their earnings through management roles, educational responsibilities, and private practice.
General practitioners employed by independent contractor practices or primary care organisations receive annual salaries ranging from £78,699 (about GH¢1.24 million) to £118,759 (about GH¢1.87 million), according to the NHS.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
